By now y'all know I love palettes, and I'm in the enviable position to provide many palettes on a frequent basis. However, there is one palette I am stuck on.

I have a beautiful, wonderful, amazing friend who took care of me & my family as we were leaving the states. She is all a best friend can be. I want to create a kit just for her, but I am having trouble with the palette.

Now, I have a favorite t-shirt, I have a box of these favorite t-shirts (it helps having a t-shirt printing business in the family), and Lisa has one of these t-shirts. During first her move, then mine, we both wore this shirt on many occasions. I want this color in my palette. Sooooo.....

Round 2 Assignment:
Create a palette with this color:

http://www.stoneaccentsstudio.com/store/round2palette.jpg

The palette can be a minimum of 3 colors, up to as many as you wish. You must include the palette on the front of your kit preview (with or without hex codes); and in your zip files with the hex codes.

The theme is "Best Friends", but you may name your kit alternately if desired.

Requirements:
Please follow all the quality guidelines from Round 1 (http://www.stoneaccentsstudioforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5720)
Develop a palette using ba3175 as one of the colors
Use the theme "Best Friends"
8 papers, 5 must be unique (read, not recolored)
12 elements, 8 must be unique (a clustered element using other elements may be considered unique)
Include the palette with hex codes in you zip files
You must post two previews; one regular, with palette, and one close-up
Preview size must be 72 DPI, 600X600
CU items are allowed this round
Post previews & links to downloads in the Round 2: 10SEP - 15SEP2009 gallery (http://www.stoneaccentsstudioforum.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=978)
Voting will be done by registered SAS users, however please note that you may be disqualified by SAS for breaking any rules. This includes more than, or less than, the required items. It includes preview size. It includes missing the deadline. There are no exceptions this round.

Please, please, please be careful. Ask if you are unsure, we are more than happy to help you. You may also check the FAQ (http://www.stoneaccentsstudioforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5728). Check the Official SAS Time (http://www.stoneaccentsstudioforum.com/forum/announcement.php?f=150).

Round 2 kit will be due September 15, 2009 by 3:00 pm EST.
Round 2 voting will go up after all kits are submitted.
Round 2 results will be posted September 18, 2009.

Good luck!

Toiny
SAS Owner

Ambowife Designs

09-10-2009, 12:42 AM

oh the pressure's on this round ladies, round one was just a warm up, the whip is out this round so be careful and follow the rules to the letter, including resolution and stray pixels,quantities etc, etc

Good Luck to you all :)

Mitsybelle

09-10-2009, 12:47 AM

I luuuuuuuurve pink ....... best of luck to all you ladies this round :D

Veelana

09-10-2009, 01:26 AM

Aesome, I love the color! Can't wait to create a palette with this! Bright colors for the win!

And would it be OK to create 8 unique papers and 12 unique elements?

Lizard Dau Designs

09-10-2009, 01:38 AM

ooh love this...wow and wow...this sooo rocks..i have been dieing to do a kit with this colour forever...well i have used it just recently but i have some special ideas for pink that i have not used yet..oooh cannot wait and friends what an awesome theme...way cool...thanks hun...cheers liz:D:D

michellemarie

09-10-2009, 01:40 AM

Ooh! I love that shade of pink! Can't wait to see the palettes everyone comes up with! So fun!

hey there hun just want to make sure this is okay...i think generally we have 2 word art per kit is this the expectations here too??...i would like to add some to my new kit if possible..cheers liz..can't remember this being asked anywhere else???...but then my memory is not reliable!!:D:D:D:D:D

Toiny

09-10-2009, 04:09 AM

You may have word art, but it is not a requirement. Up to you what elements you choose to have.

Smooches,

T

hey there hun just want to make sure this is okay...i think generally we have 2 word art per kit is this the expectations here too??...i would like to add some to my new kit if possible..cheers liz..can't remember this being asked anywhere else???...but then my memory is not reliable!!:D:D:D:D:D

Toiny

09-10-2009, 04:10 AM

Absolutely! I personally love unique vs. same-same in different colors:D

Smooches,

T

Aesome, I love the color! Can't wait to create a palette with this! Bright colors for the win!

And would it be OK to create 8 unique papers and 12 unique elements?

Lizard Dau Designs

09-10-2009, 04:16 AM

oops what i meant was usually we have a limit of 2 word art per kit...so sorry to fuse you toiny..i misunderstumbled myself...so sorry hun..cheers liz:D:D:D

ohhhh..... I love pink!!! Can't wait to see the color palettes you all come up with!! Hurry up... I can't wait!! (joking... kinda!) :p

ChristinaP

09-10-2009, 07:56 AM

Oh I am so not a pink person! This should be a fun challenge! :eek:

Enchanted

09-10-2009, 08:06 AM

oooh! pretty color!! this is gonna be fun!

hareraisers2

09-10-2009, 08:09 AM

This sounds like fun, do we still have the 40MB file size when we are done?

SkrapperDigitals

09-10-2009, 08:12 AM

this is a gorgeous color! i can't wait to see what ya'll come up with!! good luck everyone!! :-D

kimberkatt

09-10-2009, 08:39 AM

oooh! pretty color!! this is gonna be fun!

teehee... that pink is the same color as your Avi's hair!! ;) :p

beckmoore

09-10-2009, 09:56 AM

Asking here too...
Did a list get posted ?
Huggers
Debbie

Originally Posted by Piggyscraps View Post

Granted some boo-boo's are very glaringly obvious, others are quiet but there. I think, along with the official "graduates" announcement, I will post a list of errors. I have already crafted the next assignment with extremely specific instructions. Any noncompliance, not 2 or 10, but any, will result in disqualification... in round 2.

The first round is so nerve-wracking, especially for first time contestants, I want to have a little bit of a heart. I will not name names in my List of Doom, but hopefully everyone will recognize themselves and take extra care in round two.

This list will be public and everone, passing on or not, will be able to see and learn.

Smooches,

Toiny

kimberkatt

09-10-2009, 10:03 AM

I haven't seen a list yet, Debbie... but keep checking, Toiny had quite the morning today with fire alarms and hot German firemen!! :p

I'm sure it will be posted soon! :)

Sillyscrapper

09-10-2009, 10:22 AM

Wow - - -what a pink - - - how do ya do pink for boys- --lol - - -i am already a day behind - -so i am gonna try to figure out some wicked pallete to balance that pink, and kewl on word art - - luv to do some of that.

msghd

09-10-2009, 10:51 AM

hot German firemen!!

I could live without the fire alarm, but the firemen are a very nice treat for those nerves after being woken up like that.

Love the color pink, can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. Good luck to you all! ;)

Marcie

09-10-2009, 11:17 AM

Cool pink color. Can't wait to see what you girls come up with.

mistimus

09-10-2009, 12:12 PM

Maybe a silly question - but not risking disqualification over not asking! Any rules on using metals this round?

Toiny

09-10-2009, 01:07 PM

Good question! You may use metals... since you are developing the palette, include a metal in your palette that covers all our bases.

Smooches,

Toiny

Maybe a silly question - but not risking disqualification over not asking! Any rules on using metals this round?

Mitsybelle

09-10-2009, 02:50 PM

This sounds like fun, do we still have the 40MB file size when we are done?

Yes, the file size should not exceed 40mb :)

katlen124

09-10-2009, 03:53 PM

A suggestion for next year - don't rely strictly on popular vote. Although bringing in the crowds are a part of a designers life, it is only a part. Working with a team and creating a quality product are also part.

one contest I was in last year had points for 4 sections:
- downloads (popularity)
- posts (working the boards)
- quality check/following directions
- I forget the 4th

Might be a bit more work, but will display more rounded designers.

Asking here too...
Did a list get posted ?
Huggers
Debbie

Originally Posted by Piggyscraps View Post

Granted some boo-boo's are very glaringly obvious, others are quiet but there. I think, along with the official "graduates" announcement, I will post a list of errors. I have already crafted the next assignment with extremely specific instructions. Any noncompliance, not 2 or 10, but any, will result in disqualification... in round 2.

The first round is so nerve-wracking, especially for first time contestants, I want to have a little bit of a heart. I will not name names in my List of Doom, but hopefully everyone will recognize themselves and take extra care in round two.

This list will be public and everone, passing on or not, will be able to see and learn.

Smooches,

Toiny

maltesescrapper

09-10-2009, 06:22 PM

. . . but what is a jpeg artifact?

hareraisers2

09-10-2009, 07:26 PM

Ok after reading the boo boo list, the 40 MB file size is for each element, correct. Not the total kit in a zip file? When you say file I think the whole kit. Just want to clarify so I don't mess this up, I cut my last kit to get the total thing under 40 MB, boy was that hard.

Thanks

ChristinaP

09-10-2009, 07:30 PM

Ok after reading the boo boo list, the 40 MB file size is for each element, correct. Not the total kit in a zip file? When you say file I think the whole kit. Just want to clarify so I don't mess this up, I cut my last kit to get the total thing under 40 MB, boy was that hard.

Thanks

I asked this somewhere else (with someone else!) and it's each zip file has to be under 40mb and you can have more than one zip file. I'm glad I'm not the only one worried about the rules! :o

Mitsybelle

09-10-2009, 07:37 PM

. . . but what is a jpeg artifact?

Here you go, read this http://www.scantips.com/basics9jb.html :)

Mitsybelle

09-10-2009, 10:12 PM

Goodness me, there's two kits in the Gallery already :eek::eek::eek:

maltesescrapper

09-11-2009, 08:13 AM

Thank you Jeanette!

kimberkatt

09-11-2009, 08:16 AM

Goodness me, there's two kits in the Gallery already :eek::eek::eek:

There are?!! :eek:

{zooms off to the gallery!}

ChristinaP

09-11-2009, 10:06 AM

I saw that this morning! :eek: I haven't even started yet!

katlen124

09-11-2009, 10:36 AM

:eek: I got my palette and started a few papers this morning ... off to see the competition

CuddleBeez

09-11-2009, 03:54 PM

Question. As long as the kit deals with 'best friends' does the title have to have the word friend in it? Can it be a title that refers to friendship without the word friend in it? Just want to be sure, because I really like the name I chose, and I usually pick a name first and work from that. It's the only way I can stay on task and not go in 20 different directions.

As long as the Theme is Best Friends you can name it whatever you like :)
That's what Toiny meant when she said "or you can name it alternately if desired"
Question. As long as the kit deals with 'best friends' does the title have to have the word friend in it? Can it be a title that refers to friendship without the word friend in it? Just want to be sure, because I really like the name I chose, and I usually pick a name first and work from that. It's the only way I can stay on task and not go in 20 different directions.

SandEz Creationz

09-12-2009, 07:43 AM

Got my kit uploaded and ready for review.

kimberkatt

09-12-2009, 08:35 AM

cool beans! Off to check it out! :)

Flower Scraps

09-12-2009, 09:06 AM

yey - got mine in!

mistimus

09-12-2009, 02:10 PM

Woo Hoo.. I'm DONE!

Lynn

09-13-2009, 01:32 PM

Woah, you are all quick off the mark! So far, I have made all the papers and about half the elements, and am hoping to get it finished tonight although having to pick my daughter up from the train station (once she actually informs me what time her train is...!!!!) will probably put a stop to those plans ;). Even if I get it finished, I probably won't be able to post anything until tomorrow.

tmonda

09-13-2009, 03:53 PM

my kit is in the gallery too! i am not a pink person so i normally wouldn't use this color but this turned out well (i think). comments welcome (and appreciated!)

see it here (http://www.stoneaccentsstudioforum.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42456)

CuddleBeez

09-13-2009, 05:20 PM

I just finished uploading new links to my kit, Between You and Me. I forgot to add the program I used in my TOU, but it is in there now. I also uploaded just the TOU. I also put a link to just the new TOU for those who already downloaded the kit if that is ok, if not I will remove it and put it on my blog with a link to my blog. Please let me know if it's ok or not.

That's okay Cuddlbeez, good to know you are worrying about those who have already downloaded and you have corrected the error on the uploaded kit too, you will have to do similar things like this when you are in a store and something goes awry :)

Veelana

09-14-2009, 09:31 AM

I just finished uploading new links to my kit, Between You and Me. I forgot to add the program I used in my TOU, but it is in there now. I also uploaded just the TOU. I also put a link to just the new TOU for those who already downloaded the kit if that is ok, if not I will remove it and put it on my blog with a link to my blog. Please let me know if it's ok or not.

Thanks

That's exactly what I did last round - made the same mistake, fixed it the same way, was told its OK :-)

My kit made it into the gallery after 24 hours of no internet. I was sooooo scared I'd miss the deadline...
comments and criticism very much apreciated!
http://www.stoneaccentsstudioforum.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42541&limit=recent

OK the download link is posted in my preview in the gallery. Don't know what happened to the original link? I had to correct the preview picture so I guess when I did that the link disappered. It should all be correct now, I hope. LOL:):)

Daisy Scraps

09-14-2009, 06:35 PM

I just uploaded my preview. As I said in the comments, My husband just left for Iraq thursday and I caught a nasty cold so instead of designing, I was in the recliner with some tissues and a blanket all weekend :( Good things are though, my cold is almost completely gone, and my husband is safely in Kuwait. Enjoy the kit!

marzia

09-14-2009, 08:48 PM

I uploaded my kit , It was hard this time as pink is not my favorite color.
I hope to everything is set up in the right way... Good luck to you all

Hello All! I'm sure this will be my last post for the contest, the voting isn't looking good but I've got an add-on for my kit.
http://i29.tinypic.com/ir6f4n.jpg (http://www.4shared.com/file/133240653/244277ab/SandyPieCreations-FATMaddon.html)
Click on preview to go to the 4shared page (included are the elements that were not in the original kit, I made too much stuff and realized at the last minute but didn't have time to fix my preview-it was down to the wire I tell ya!)

Hope you all enjoy and stop in to see my blog (http://SandyPieCreations.blogspot.com) often.

okekeca

09-17-2009, 12:27 AM

I have a freebie add-on to FWTS Friends Forever on my blog ~ FWTS ~ (http://fwts.blogspot.com/)
You are more than welcome to grab it and VOTE FOR ME TOO!!!!

OMGoodness... looks like I need to do some blog hopping today and snag-a-doodle some extra goodies! You ladies are knocking these out so fast!! Fantastic! Thanks so much! :D

Mitsybelle

09-17-2009, 02:21 PM

What a great Add-on :)

okekeca

09-17-2009, 03:21 PM

Okay ladies.....I am off to bed as it is already over 11.30 PM where I live.
There is still over 7 hours to the deadline for voting, but my hopes are gone as I am too far from the top or even from the middle.
It has been a great experience to be able to try my hands on designing and I will probably continue.
I wish you all good luck, especially those going to round 3!!!!

katlen124

09-17-2009, 03:55 PM

I posted some of the extras that didn't fit into the kit on my blog

http://katlen124.blogspot.com/

kimberkatt

09-17-2009, 04:06 PM

You guys are killing me with all these extras!! My computer is stuffed and yelling at me "NO MORE!!" I must go purge, so I can binge again!! :p :D